To Become a Freemason

FIRST ASK YOURSELF

Among millions of Masons, not one was lawfully invited to apply for membership. Our code of conduct prevents it. Thus, no faithful Mason can invite you. Any Mason can obtain a Petition for the Degrees of Freemasonry for you, but you must ask for it - and for good reason.
 
You must first ask yourself if you're suitably prepared to enter the "gentle craft of Masonry" ... to become a brother in the world's most exclusive fraternal order. Few men are intellectually or spiritually prepared to understand or appreciate even the more apparent meanings of Masonry.
 
Do you reflect on the nature of man's existence and your obligations to God, your family, and yourself?

If such ethical and moral questions hold little interest for you, then you will gain little benefit from the teachings of the Craft. But if you seek a more meaningful quality of life - and the spirit of charity and good fellowship which flow from it - then Freemasonry has much to offer.

We want you to know what we believe, how we act, and what we do...and, then, should you become a Mason, to be proud to be our Brother and to participate in our work. Only those who desire membership because of their favorable impression of us should seek a petition.

What We Ask of You

Any man who is twenty-one years of age or older and of good moral character, who comes well-recommended, and who believes in a Supreme Being may petition to become a Freemason.
If you are interested in joining Freemasonry, please contact us or ask a Freemason to provide you with a petition.

Joining Process

If you know a Freemason, ask him about membership and what it means to be a Mason. He can recommend a lodge that might be convenient for you to visit. If you have an interest in joining Atlas Pythagoras Lodge No. 10, Contact us here. One of the officers of the lodge will contact you as soon as possible.

The typical timeline to become a member is as follows: You will contact a lodge who will set up a time to speak with you via phone, video conference, or face to face. There will be time for you to ask questions and tell us about yourself. You may speak with more than one Mason and if warranted, you will be asked to join the members of the lodge for dinner, and any open program that is occurring that evening. This is for you to meet other Masons, witness a presentation of topics that Masons typically enjoy, and decide that you are comfortable with joining, as well as the members to feel the same. At a certain point in time (which varies from person to person, for many reasons), you will ask for a petition to join. The petition asks for two sponsors, though if you meet and talk with the officers, they can usually act as sponsors themselves if necessary. The petition is read at the lodge during the next business meeting, and if approved, a committee is formed to visit you at your home, meet your family, and allow for more questions, ascertaining that criteria for membership is completely met. A petitioner also will need to provide three character references that will be checked.

The membership committee reports back to the lodge during the next business meeting and if favorable, the lodge will hold a secret ballot on the candidate's petition. Unanimous approval is required from the members of the lodge who are present. If accepted, someone from the lodge (often the Secretary) will contact you with the great news! Then a date will be scheduled to induct you formally into the fraternity.